FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

MALAGA ALCOA HWY

Carrying MALAGA ALCOA HWY over SQUILCHUCK CREEK

620' FROM S.WENATCHEE AVE, Chelan, Washington

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
97 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: MALAGA ALCOA HWY

The MALAGA ALCOA HWY bridge in Chelan, Washington carries MALAGA ALCOA HWY over SQUILCHUCK CREEK. It was built in 1954, making it 72 years old today. The structure is built primarily of aluminum/iron and spans 1 section, stretching 6.4 meters (21 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 7,038 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Washington bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 96.9 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How MALAGA ALCOA HWY compares

▲ 63.4
Load rating vs Washington average (33.5 t)
Top 1%
Higher load rating than 99% of Washington bridges
154
Bridges in Chelan · 12 in Poor condition
MALAGA ALCOA HWY 96.9 t
Washington average 33.5 t

Live comparison across Washington.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
99.3 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.3
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
96.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1954
Material
Aluminum/Iron
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
6.4 m (21 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
7,038 vehicles/day
Structure Number
088907000000000

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether MALAGA ALCOA HWY is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare MALAGA ALCOA HWY against other structures in Chelan and across Washington. Washington bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for MALAGA ALCOA HWY?

MALAGA ALCOA HWY in Chelan, Washington on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is MALAGA ALCOA HWY inspected?

MALAGA ALCOA HWY's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 7,038 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MALAGA ALCOA HWY is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for MALAGA ALCOA HWY?

MALAGA ALCOA HWY has an NBI inventory load rating of 96.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining MALAGA ALCOA HWY?

MALAGA ALCOA HWY is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is MALAGA ALCOA HWY and does age affect safety?

MALAGA ALCOA HWY was built in 1954, making it 72 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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